South Korean Family Caregiver Involvement in Delirium Care: a qualitative descriptive study

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Kang, Yun
Moyle, Wendy
Cooke, Marie
O'Dwyer, Siobhan
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2017
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The current study aimed to describe the effect of an educational program on RN-initiated efforts to involve family caregivers in delirium care. A descriptive qualitative study was performed. A purposive sample of 12 RNs who participated in a one group, pre–post evaluation of a delirium educational program, and a nominated sample of six family caregivers of patients who had been cared for by RNs in the program participated in individual, in-depth interviews. The qualitative findings indicated that the inclusion of a delirium brochure in ward orientation on admission, with reinforcement during shift changes, and RN-initiated engagement with family caregivers promoted family caregiver involvement in delirium prevention. Further studies in South Korea are needed to determine which family-centered nursing care interventions are culturally appropriate and most effective for RNs and family caregivers in delirium care.

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Journal of Gerontological Nursing

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43

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12

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Geriatrics and gerontology

Nursing

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